St Mirren have reached the Scottish League Cup final for the first time in 12 years after a commanding 4-1 victory over Motherwell in the semi-final at Hampden Park. The team, which last lifted the trophy in 2013, scored twice in each half and successfully withstood a late surge from their opponents to secure a convincing progression. St Mirren will now face the winner of the Celtic vs Rangers derby on December 14.

St Mirren's manager, Stephen Robinson, who previously led Motherwell to both domestic cup finals in the 2017/18 season, returns to the national stadium with hopes of clinching his first major trophy as a manager. Despite Motherwell dominating possession, St Mirren appeared more threatening on the pitch. They opened the scoring 25 minutes in with a goal from Mikael Mandron, following a corner taken by Declan John, though the awarding of the corner was surrounded by controversy.

Dan Nlundulu doubled St Mirren's lead with a stunning strike from the edge of the penalty area five minutes before halftime. Despite Motherwell's pressure in the second half, Robinson's side looked more likely to score the next goal. Although Callum Hendry pulled one back for Motherwell seven minutes from time, Richard King and Mandron again sealed the final scoreline for St Mirren.

St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson expressed his pride in the team's performance, highlighting that this success is an opportunity to write new history and leave a lasting memory for the fans. St Mirren have won only four major trophies in their nearly 150-year history, and Robinson hopes this final will be a memorable moment.

Analysis: St Mirren's success in reaching the final is a testament to Stephen Robinson's strategic acumen and the team's ability to handle the pressure of big matches. The question now is whether they can complete this fairy tale with a victory and become legends for their supporters.